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Matt O'Connor via ActionNetwork.org moconnor@aftct.org Inside AFT CT: Your October E-Newsletter October 4, 2018 at 6:31 PM moconnor@aftct.org
Affiliated Union Member - here is your Oct., 2018 e-newsletter (with updates since early Sep.): Building More Union Power for Members Training and a canvassing work in late September got underway for activists selected to participate in AFT Connecticut's Member Organizing Institute (MOI) fall, 2018 cohort. Click here for photos from the weekend launch of our latest efforts to strengthen and grow our movement. Sharing How the "U & I in Union" Won Social Justice for a Family in Crisis The recent example of a technical college teacher volunteering to defend a student’s mother from an unfair deportation demonstrates what can be accomplished with solidarity. Click here to meet a higher education union member who mobilized his colleagues to support an effective response. Walking to Help Make Healthier, Longer Lives Possible Members of four local unions representing health professionals at several hospitals in the region in late September took part in the Eastern Connecticut "Heart Walk." Click here for photos of caregivers supporting the American Heart Association's efforts to fight cardiovascular disease and stroke. Fostering Personal Progress through Collective Capacity Our latest professional development program report highlighted members' individual diversity and combined capability to support a wide range of career advancement and union leadership opportunities. Click here to learn more about two courses recently presented to PreK-12 teachers and education support personnel. Demonstrating that "Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport" * Our state federation's efforts in early September ramped up to engage union members in recruiting friends, family and colleagues for General Election volunteer activities. Click here for our report on the program featuring activists seizing the opportunity to exercise our collective power.
Knocking on "1000s of Doors for Justice" * Hundreds of activists in early September gathered in seven locations across the state to rally, be inspired and advocate for issues important to working families. Click here for photos of speakers and union members engaging and mobilizing voters ahead of the General Election. Denouncing the White House's Scheme to Arm Educators Union leaders in early September amplified the growing calls to reject proposals allowing local school districts to buy guns for teachers with taxpayers' dollars. Click here for photos of a press conference where they demanded accountability from the federal education department's chief. Speaking Out to Protect Student Learning in Ansonia Our Ansonia teachers union president in early September testified before the State Board of Education on the harmful consequences of recent layoffs and service cuts. Click here to watch him urge officials take action to reverse the damage done by city elected leaders. Upcoming Activities & Events October 6 - October 27: "Labor 2018" General Election Activities * October 13: Danbury Area Candidate Breakfast/GOTV Walk * October 17: PreK-12 "Infusing Visual Arts Across the Curriculum" Workshop October 20: Teachers' Pre-Retirement Seminar October 20: Southeast CT Candidate Breakfast/GOTV Walk * October 20: "Because You Survive, We Survive" Awareness Benefit October 25: "Mindfulness" Training Workshop for Educators November 2: Rally for Labor-Endorsed Candidates in New Britain * November 6: Statewide, Congressional & Legislative General Election * Featured Benefit Union Plus: AT&T Wireless Service Discounts Stay Informed Click here to sign-up for e-mail updates. Click here to "like" our Facebook page. Click here to follow our Twitter feed. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel. * Political info; dues-paying members can change their e-mail update content preferences by sending e-mail to ActNetReply@aftct.org.
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